How many times have you compared yourself to someone else? The answer to that question is probably countless times and rightly so because we as humans have a natural tendency to do so. We try not to judge others but in some ways we subconsciously do this to improve and feel better about ourselves. This idea goes hand in hand with the highly competitive world we live in today, which now more than ever before forces us to be extremely competitive in order to advance in society. When I was in grade 8 I started playing soccer and during my first 2 years I was a timid little boy with a passion for playing soccer. My schedule included of having practices twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, each roughly 2 hours long and then on Saturdays my team would play against another team in our league in an intense 90 minute match. I played as a centre mid and worked hard to challenge the ball away from the opponent strikers and pass it up or to the side to my forwards. I loved my position because usually I was able to outplay my opponents and serve as the playmaker for my team once I had control of the ball. My morale and confidence …show more content…
It was at the start of this season when everything took a downhill turn. My new teammates played at a whole another skill level, one that felt quite intimidating to me. During practices I did exceptionally well with the drills, however during scrimmages I was often far from the play and felt unable to sustain the intensity. This also impacted me during matches, I often lost the ball quickly and could no longer even catch up to the opponents to challenge for the ball. Soon, I began to lose my self-esteem and started comparing my drawbacks to the competence in my teammates. I noticed a striking difference, my capabilities weren’t below that of my teammates but the execution and sharpness of my abilities that was
I started playing soccer when I was four years old. At the time I had a lot of problems. To name a few, I was bad at working with others, I was a sore loser, and I did not handle pain or disappointment well. When I started to play soccer I had a low self esteem and was terribly shy. Going up and talking to people was not on my list of things to do. This made it pretty hard for me to fit in with all the other kids and make friends. It was hard to enjoy playing soccer when I felt as though I had no friends on the team. My parents noticed my dislike in the sport, but urged me to keep playing anyway.
After four years of a new team every season, I went into my first practice of my fifth soccer season expecting the same to be true. Play on this team for one year and then be randomly placed on a different one the following year. Little did I know this team, especially the coaches, would leave a lasting impact on my life. I gained an invaluable support system that has stuck by my side for an upwards of nine years.
There were several factors that played into why I chose to attend Truett-McConnell. I have played soccer since I was five years old and ever since I started I had a dream to play college soccer. My dream was to play soccer at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. My aunts, uncles, both grandparents, mom, dad, and now older brother have all attended Samford. Going there would have been fantastic but God had other plans for me.
I played soccer since I was seven, as of the last few years I played at a very high level. I have represented Ohio South two times at a regional showcase, I have been invited to participate in a camp in Manchester, England and attended the camp twice. Also last Season for the Newark High School soccer team I was named first team all league and third team all central district. Soccer was the first sport I truly loved to do, I wanted to be the best. I work hours upon hours to master whatever part of the game I wanted to improve on. Soccer has taught me to have a great work ethic, and that mentality came when I was cut from the state team the first time I tried out. It was the worst thing that has ever happened to me, I was destroyed, and I thought I was not good but I knew I could do better. The next year I worked, I got bigger, stronger, faster, my soccer I.Q. was higher;therefore, overall I was a much better player. The result of that work, was that I made the team, but not only, I made the starting line up. After that I knew I could accomplish anything I put my mind to.
Wherein a sport lies it’s value? Does it only exist in the final score? Are its benefits only reaped when your will beats your competitor’s, when you win? Or does it instead come to fruition in the lessons and experiences gained? In my biased opinion, victory is the least important aspect of any sport. I believe that sport, especially football, teaches so much more than just how to win. Football has developed in me hard work, commitment, and belonging much greater than I could’ve gained through any other after-school activity.
There are many sports out there in the world that people as I, love and have passion for. Many don’t like getting hurt while participating in a physical sport neither does me but if you love it nothing else will matter. Yes, they will lead you to pain and even broken bones but that also won’t stop you from getting up. I know one thing, playing a sport will make you strong from the inside and the outside, such as soccer does for me.
I've had experiences with comparing myself to others as long as I can remember. As a woman, I constantly struggle with questions like, “Am I as pretty as her?” or “Why am I so stupid?” and no one's reassurance has have
While playing soccer through the years, I have learned the importance of being a team player, a leader, and to think outside the box.
The great Vince Lombardi once said “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and respect of authority.” My father introduced me to football and has coached me for the last 12 years. I'm extremely passionate and dedicated to football, and love the extraordinary sport. With the help from my father and football I learned life lessons in ways that were positive and negative.
The pounding sound of cleats on the hard grass covered turf. Feeling the air whistling past as numbers and colors rush by. Bodies racing for one thing, the ball. Soccer is an activity that brings me so much joy and pleasure while still pushing my body to it’s limit.
52) Ever since I was younger i’ve always loved the game of soccer. That was and still is one of my favorites sports. Some of the reasons why i really like soccer are because it’s an exciting sport to watch, but even better to play it. I’ve always started out playing as defense because I always thought I wasn't capable of playing up front as a forward making goals and all that fun stuff.
Soccer, football, futbol, the beautiful game. Whatever you call it it is a pastime that millions upon millions upon millions of people love and enjoy. So what sets me apart? Why should I take the time to write about how much I love soccer and how it is apart of me? I would challenge you that the answer is in the question.
It is true that people compare themselves to others when something seems better. However, people should “accept the place the divine providence has found for” each of the people (20). One should not envy others and try to imitate them. Everyone has a unique identity that shows individuals’ true self. Instead of wasting time criticizing own self, people should “trust thyself” and love oneself (20).
As the crowd begins their chants and anthems, the teams take their places upon the pitch. The ground is shaking underneath you and smoking flares are lighting up around the stadium. Welcome to the world of football. Soccer has become a way of life for many and an escape from reality. It is the game for any class and will steal your heart with the art that comes with it. Soccer isn’t just a sport, it is a religion many follow, but most importantly it brings masses around the world together. We call this, the Beautiful Game. If this claims to be the most popular sport around the world, why is soccer not considered a big sport and why has it never caught on in America?
I decided to play soccer when I was very young because I thought it would be fun. So here I am on the field, the coach notice that I was the best at offence. So she stuck me were she wanted me. I was filled with a lot of energy but not enough to play the whole game. She also though I liked offence, when I would rather like to be goalie or defence.